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Laura + Chip

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Private Pool-Beautiful Beach House-Ocean View-Family Friendly

Overview

Fort Morgan House Rental Photos and Description

3BR Beach home with large private POOL. Beautiful view of Ocean and Mobile Bay

Take a trip back in time; a time before high rises and congested beaches. Go back to a place where beaches of pure white sand, clean and empty, run for miles. A place where you can watch the morning fog drift through the pines and then burn away in a beautiful sunrise. Experience the sunset on your private pool deck, just outside your back door, unobstructed by concrete behemoths. If you time it right; come to a place where you may see the sea turtles boil from their nests and crawl for the ocean. Come to Turtle Crawl on Fort Morgan Beach.

A perfect fly in vacation or easy drive from Hi-way 10. Jack Edwards National Airport (Gulf Shores Regional Airport KJKA) can accommodate from Cessna to Jet sized aircraft. Gulf Air Center FBO is also a pick up/drop point for Enterprise Car leasing (Foley AL). Their expert line crew will have your rental car pulled up to your aircraft and bags loaded before you've tied down. Drop the keys with the young lady behind the counter when you depart.

Whether your journey to the Gulf Coast is by plane, train or automobile; you will eventually arrive on Highway 59 South in Gulf Shores. After you cross the inter-coastal waterway with the high rises looming ahead, take a turn. Turn west onto Fort Morgan Road (Hi-way 180) and journey back in time; go past the Peninsula Golf Course and The Pines General Store. Further past the Kiva Dunes Resort and Golf Course; a mere 16.5 miles will reset the calendar and transport you to a better place where time melts away. To your right is Mobile Bay; to your left the Gulf of Mexico glistens to the horizon. Fort Morgan Beach, dotted with individual homes, unfurls its white sands for your pleasure.

Enjoy a sunset from your private pool deck or a stroll on a quiet beach. As the moon rises over the gulf; with steaks broiling on the grill, shrimp boiling in the pot and the blender cranking in the background: time truly evaporates and takes the stress of daily life with it.

If you don’t care to cook just 3 miles to the west is Tacky Jack's; great seafood and burgers for the kids. The view of the sunset from their deck is almost as good as ours. If you'd like something closer, less than a mile East is great restaurant and bar, Sassy Bass (next to a small grocery/liquor store). Formal dining at Kiva is a short drive away, as is the informal at The Beach Club Sports Bar (5 miles) or Behind The Pines Restaurant and Bar (5.5 miles). Of course you can time travel to the night life and action of Gulf Shores day or night.

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About Laura + Chip

Born and raised in St. Louis, the only beaches we grew up with were the rocky shores of the small rivers of the Ozarks. We first came to the area in March of 1982; we fell in love with the sugary sands and wide open beaches. We arrived under orders to Flight School for the US Navy. Our travels took us to beaches worldwide: California, Oregon, Washington, the East Coast, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Australia, South Pacific, Diego Garcia, Africa, Europe, Central America, The Mideast, and Mediterranean. None compared to the soft sands of the Gulf Coast. With our four children grown, we had to come back.

Laura + Chip purchased this house in 2012

Why Laura + Chip chose Fort Morgan

After retiring from the Navy we settled back in St. Louis and I flew for American Airlines. The Gulf Coast called and again we answered. We quickly found the Gulf Shores we had known was gone. A building boom had replaced the quaint down home area; we thought. Our dear old friends from flight school, and beach neighbors (two houses East) introduced us to Fort Morgan. Having grown up in the area, he knew of the well kept secret place. We were hooked!

What makes this house unique

We chose Turtle Crawl for its peacefulness and views in every direction from our private POOL deck. As owners of two small companies; one a Production company (Broken Wing) and the other a Publisher (Project 7 Alpha). We use Turtle Crawl as an escape to write and brain-storm. The daily distractions of life are swept away by the tide.

As a retired Naval Aviator, I also wanted a place close to a full service airport that I could fly our little airplane into. A true fly-in vacation home. Jack Edwards National Airport (KJKA) provides all the services any pilot could require. Gulf Air Center FBO is also an Enterprise Car Leasing pick up and drop point. The convenience of stepping from your aircraft into your rental with the A/C running is very nice. On your journey home you simply drop the key at the counter of the FBO. It is, after all, a vacation!

Guestbook comments from the owner

Dear Laura and Chip: We really enjoyed your place and a chance to experience the Gulf Shores. It had been several decades since I had been in Alabama, where Ann was born, so it was great to spend a week there. You have a nice beach home that has all the amenities one needs. We also enjoyed a chance to visit Dauphin Island and see the aquarium there. One of our former students is on the staff.

Thanks for all you do for HSU (Humboldt State University) and its athletics programs. I hope all is well with you and you get a chance to enjoy your beach house too. All the best, Rollin

Reviews

4.8

based on 16 traveler reviews

AWESOME TRIP!

5
of 5

We travel to the gulf area every summer and this stay has been one of the best in years. The house was very homey and comfortable. The pool is just steps out the back door and very refreshing. Also, just a short walk to the beach. Our family had the best time and I hope to return really soon.

Great vacation place for young and old.

5
of 5

We could not have asked for a better or cleaner house. To stay in. Our party consisted of grandparents parents kids and aunts. We older ones loved the pool while kids took on the beach. But kids had great fun in pool on breaks from beach. And we all enjoyed an evening of fun on the deck around pool. The house was clean kitchen facilities were great. Beds were very comfortable. And tvs in each room were grest asset also. Shirt walk to beach was no problem. Great access to grocery store near by also. We will definitely book again. The steps into pool were great for older ones but a hand safety rsil would have been nice but we made do holding onto a chair getting in and out. All in all. Great!

Summer Vacation 2014

5
of 5

We choose Ft. Morgan to get away from the tourism of Gulf Shores. The beach house was just as described and was equipped with everything you could possibly need. Everyone enjoyed the short walk to the beach and loved the pool. We experienced the Blue Angels practicing and saw dolphins from the front porch. Laura was quick to answer my questions and was a pleasure to work with. It is just a short drive in to Walmart, Target, LuLu's and Lamberts. We plan to return next summer!

Turtle Crawl

5
of 5

Nice accommodations with pool at house and beach across the street. Kitchen fully stocked and ready to go! Peaceful

surroundings. Ideal for anyone wanting a location with no pressure and ample opportunities to relax and enjoy the beauties of life. Stores, restaurants, and entertainment for evening fun. This was our yearly girls get away and without question the best week we have spent together in 12 years!

Excellente!

5
of 5

Great time at this cute beach house! Comfortable and amenities available , full kitchen, toiletries, and clean! Comfy beds, lots of space and easy to relax on the front porch looking out to the beach. Lots of fun walking the beach, sunning, and watching the sunset. Easy access just feet away to beach and water. Beautiful pool at the house a plus if you want a night time swim or cookout on the deck and swim. Will highly reccomend this cute beach house! Going back again this year! Easy to deal with owners who are very accomodating with our needs. Great place for families and kids too. Thanks!

Fort Morgan National Park has an 1840's Coastal Defense Fort. This fort is one in a system of the largest brick structures ever built. Incredibly preserved historical landmark. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge-migratory birds,beach trails/hikes, nesting sea turtles; includes a trail guide, maps and info on the various protected species found. These activities are just a few miles from the house. If you choose to make a day trip, the National Naval Aviation Museum, a part of the Smithsonian Institute, is a must-see in Pensacola, FL. You may be lucky enough to see the Navy's Blue Angels aerial demonstration team practicing their flying routine. Look closely and you will see the owner's name in the museum's Cubi O'Club, on a couple of plaques.